The rumor mill has it that the anticipated 9th-generation iPad will be based on the 2019 iPad Air’s design, which no major changes slated for the iPad Pro lineup.
The iPad is expected to retain its standard 10.2-inch display, but will be noticeably thinner and lighter at 6.3mm and 460 grams, according to Chinese supply chain sources close to the story. The current 8th-generation model is 7.5mm thick and weighs 490 grams.
Aside from a slightly reduced footprint, the tablet is said to feature a similar set of features to the 8th-generation iPad, and will retain the Lightning port and a Touch ID-equipped Home button. Other features that are said to be retained include a full-lamination display, anti-reflective coating, P3 wide color support, and True Tone. Sources have also indicated that no major changes are coming to either the 11-inch iPad Pro or the 12.9-inch iPad Pro other than a new A-series processor.
It’s unknown as to when Apple will release the new iPads, and the 8th-generation iPad debuted in September 2020, which could suggest a fall release for its successor. In past years, Apple unveiled new low-cost iPad models in the spring.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and Mac Otakara